National Suicide Awareness Day is on 10 September. It is an opportunity for communities and organisations to raise awareness of how we can support people so that fewer people die by suicide. The theme for this year’s suicide awareness day is “Creating Hope Through Action”. “Creating Hope Through Action” is the triennial theme for the […]
Cultivating Patience for Better Mental Health – We live in an age of instant gratification and constant connectivity, our expectations are that we will receive what we want and ask for quickly. This expectation can lead us to experience stress when things go wrong, when we experience hiccups or delays we can find ourselves frustrated […]
Counselling Support for Abuse – Abuse can cast long, dark shadows over a person’s life, leaving lasting scars on their mental and emotional well-being. Whether it’s physical, emotional, sexual, or any other form of abuse, the impact can be devastating. However, in the journey towards healing and reclaiming one’s life, counselling can be a guiding […]
The Cycle of Change – Life is a constant journey of evolution and growth, and at the heart of this journey lies the Cycle of Change. This cyclical process outlines the stages we go through when facing new challenges, making significant decisions, or striving to create positive transformations in our lives. Understanding the Cycle of […]
Supervision for Trainee Counsellors – If you are a trainee counsellor about to start your clinical placement you may be looking for a Clinical Supervisor. It is a good idea to start looking for someone in plenty of time before you start your placement. Paul Carter has worked as a counsellor/psychotherapist since 2003 and as […]
Counselling in the West Midlands – Paul Carter is a therapist working online and in person in the West Midlands. Paul specializes in working with trauma using EMDR. He is also a couples counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. Whatever you are struggling with there are different ways that Paul can support you and that you can […]
Take a break for your mental health – we are now approaching the school summer holidays, this might be a time that you are looking forward to or dreading. Either way this time of year is when we start to think about going on holiday, days out, or just having a break. Taking a break […]
Mindfulness for Anxiety – Anxiety is a feeling that affects us all. Most of us will feel some level of anxiety every day. We are all different in our anxiety and what makes one person anxious, will not trouble another person. For some people, anxiety is something that they feel and manage, a natural and […]
Water and Mental Health – this topic might seem a little strange but it is something we might often see on social media, influencers encouraging us to drink more water for our mental health and emotional wellbeing. Is it good advice though? Will not drinking enough have a negative impact on how we feel and […]
Vacations and Relationship Problems – Going on holiday can be a time for fun, rest and relaxation. A time to spend with loved ones making memories that you will treasure, having adventures, and gaining new experiences. It can also be a time of stress, anxiety and worry that can put a strain on your relationship […]
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